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The 13 Lords of the Shogun

2022Show1 season48 episodes

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about history and politics, with standout direction and performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Following the ascension to power of Taira no Kiyomori, the Minamoto clan is exiled. Minamoto no Yoritomo meets Masako, the sister of Hōjō Yoshitoki and later marries her. Following this marriage, the gears of Yoshitoki's destiny begin to turn.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Samurai Warfare
  • Complex Character Study
  • Taiga Drama Tradition
  • Dynastic Power Struggle
  • Machiavellian Strategy
  • High-Stakes Betrayal
  • Cultural Heritage

Cast

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Crew

Directors
Teruyuki Yoshida, Hosaka Keita, Suenaga Hajime
Written by
Koki Mitani
Produced by
Shunsuke Kawaguchi, Sawako Ohzu, Hiroshi Okoshi
Music by
Evan Call

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Facts

January 9, 2022 · December 18, 2022 · Ended

First aired
January 9, 2022
Last aired
December 18, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 48 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
91 countries

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Questions about The 13 Lords of the Shogun

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Where can I stream The 13 Lords of the Shogun?

Netflix

In the United States, The 13 Lords of the Shogun streams on Netflix. It also streams in 90 other countries.

Is The 13 Lords of the Shogun worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.9).

Is The 13 Lords of the Shogun okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The 13 Lords of the Shogun?

36 h

About 36 hours: 48 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Is The 13 Lords of the Shogun in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.